Dying for the Gods - Human Sacrifice in Iron Age & Roman Europe (Paperback, New Ed)

Sacrifice, like death, is one of the great taboos of modern society. The notion that human sacrifice, and even cannibalism, could be considered a most holy act is almost inconceivable. Yet the evidence for human sacrifice in northwest Europe, deriving from both archaeology and the testimony of Classical writers of the first centuries BC and AD, has to be confronted. Professor Green puts forward some reasons for ritual murder and shows how the multiple deposits of bog-bodies at sites like Tollund and Lindow illustrate the importance of place in the sacrificial rite. She also highlights the essential role of the priesthood in sacrificial murder.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	April 2002
First published:	2002
Authors:	Miranda Green
Dimensions:	241 x 171 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	240
Edition:	New Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-2528-3
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > World history > BCE to 500 CE Books > Religion & Spirituality > Aspects of religions (non-Christian) > Worship > General
LSN:	0-7524-2528-5
Barcode:	9780752425283

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